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Old 11-24-2012, 08:06 PM
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I actually know someone who has had a TRUE remission! The woman is in her mid-50's now, but has had MG since she was 8. She did the thymectomy, mestinon and pred, as that was about all there was back then. In her mid teens, the symptoms began disappearing. Right after college she had another few rough months then everything MG just vanished! She's had 2 children (home births!) and has a career as a speech therapist. She also owns/operates a family sheep farm. She says she doesn't even think about MG anymore as it's been gone for over 30 years! She hasn't seen a neuro in over 25 years!

She's the only person I know who has had a TRUE remission, although I am sure there are a few other lucky ones. It's nice to know it's possible, but the likelihood of it actually happening is pretty remote. Everyone is so different, and we all deal in our own ways.
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